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Quads
Barbell Back Squat
Difficulty: 3/5Loaded in the stretch
- Primary muscles
- Quads
- Synergists
- Glute max, Adductors
- Equipment
- Barbell + plates + Power rack or Squat stands
How to
- Place the bar on your upper back, step out of the rack, feet about shoulder width.
- Breathe in, brace, bend hips and knees together – as deep as you can with a neutral back.
- Drive up powerfully through your whole foot.
Tips
- → Knees track over toes
- → Chest stays up
Common mistakes
- ✕ Heels lifting
- ✕ Knees caving in